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Weather alert: Potential rain, hail, wadi flows expected across Oman this week

The National Multi Hazard Early Warning System has released its latest weather forecast report, indicating that a depression will affect the atmosphere of the Sultanate of Oman from Tuesday, April 23, until Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Muscat – Expectations include the formation of clouds with scattered rain of varying intensity, occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms, active descending winds, and possible hail.
Weather forecast for Tuesday, April 23, 2024:

  • Expect cloud formation and scattered rain, with potential heavy thunderstorms in North and South Al Batinah, Al Dhahirah, Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, North and South Al Sharqiyah.
  • Rainfall amounts ranging between 10 – 30 mm, leading to the flow of reefs and valleys in Buraimi and North Eastern governorates.
  • Active winds with speeds ranging between 15-35 knots.
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024:
  • Continued flow and cloud formation, with scattered rain – potentially with thunder.
  • Rainfall amounts between 5 – 20 mm, with the possibility of reef and valley flows in the Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas, extending to coastal areas of the Sea of Oman.
  • Active winds persisting with speeds between 15-35 knots.
    Thursday, April 25, 2024:
  • Continuation of flow, cloud formation, and scattered rain, potentially thundery.
  • Expected rainfall between 5-15 mm, with the potential for reef and valley flows in the Hajar Mountains and surrounding areas, extending to coastal areas of the Sea of Oman.
  • Active winds with speeds ranging between 15-35 knots.

The Civil Aviation Authority urges caution during rainfall, valley flows, and low horizontal visibility, advising individuals to check sea conditions before setting sail and to stay updated with weather bulletins issued by the authority.

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